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Our local TV station went out and talked with 86 burglars and asked them what they look for when they broke into homes. The couple of take-away points that they said really deters burglars are: Leave the tv or radio on. Loud barking dogs. Leave a vehicle in the driveway. Make the front and back […]

Measuring square footage of a home is not as easy as it sounds. Do you measure the outside of the foundation and include it in the finished square footage? In this brief article, I’ll cover some of the basics of the various methods of measuring, as well as definitions of how we use square footage […]

As a seller, showings can be very inconvenient. They are disruptive and can cause major schedule headaches. Below you will find a few thoughts on showings and how to help minimize your impact: Have the home in show condition before you leave in the morning. That way if there is a showing during the daytime […]

1. Bad Smells I have been in a number of houses that have big offensive odors. It is a huge turnoff for buyers. These smells can range from cooking odors (curry, or fish), to cat urine, to cigarettes. Sellers often can become immune to their own homes scents. To rid your house of smells may […]

Low water pressure can be annoying. It may make certain activities frustrating, like washing hands in the bathroom sink. Below you will find 4 main causes of low water pressure and solutions to each one of them. Debris or mineral buildup Debris in the water line is more common that you think. In Minneapolis, the water […]

How does pricing your home affect the buyers? Many sellers, such as yourself, may want to price the home higher so that you can try to get the most out of your home. How does this really affect your bottom line? Do you really get more for your home if you price it higher? I […]